What is going on at the U. of Tulsa??

[Pete]

First they fire their university president after only 3 months without giving a real reason, and now their athletic director is implicated in a gambling ring:

University of Tulsa places athletic director Ross Parmley on leave following FBI gambling indictment


Was there ever a reason given for the firing of President Orsak?

If not, what is the word on the street?

[SoonerDave]

Don't know anything personally, Pete, but it sure seems that this may be only the tip of the iceberg. There's apparently some connection between the AD and some high-stakes poker games, which in turn has gotten the NCAA's attention. I don't think the FBI would be involved if it were a matter of the guy playing the occasional nickel-and-dime game with buddies.

[soonerguru]

Don't know anything personally, Pete, but it sure seems that this may be only the tip of the iceberg. There's apparently some connection between the AD and some high-stakes poker games, which in turn has gotten the NCAA's attention. I don't think the FBI would be involved if it were a matter of the guy playing the occasional nickel-and-dime game with buddies.

This isn't as big of a deal as it's purported to be. The FBI identified gambling clients of Teddy Mitchell in their indictment against him. Parmley was a former client. Apparently, he quit gambling on sports before taking the AD job at Tulsa. He is not being charged with a crime. Tulsa needed him to go, though, but mostly for appearances. I know the NCAA takes gambling very seriously, as it should.